Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wolf Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Wolf Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Branch Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wolf Branch Elementary School is ranked #883 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wolf Branch Elementary School?
452 students attend Wolf Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wolf Branch Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Branch Elementary School?
Wolf Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wolf Branch Elementary School offer ?
Wolf Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wolf Branch Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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